Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240181779). LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, METHOD OF DETACHING PROTECTION MEMBER FROM LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS simplified abstract
LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, METHOD OF DETACHING PROTECTION MEMBER FROM LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS
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LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, METHOD OF DETACHING PROTECTION MEMBER FROM LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240181779 titled 'LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, METHOD OF DETACHING PROTECTION MEMBER FROM LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The liquid ejection head described in the patent application includes a detachable protection member with a rail portion, a rail opening, and a fixing opening for securing the protection member. The protection member covers the ejection surface of the liquid ejection head and includes an engagement portion and a fixing portion for attachment.
- Rail portion extends along a first direction
- Rail opening formed in the rail portion
- Fixing opening for securing the protection member
- Protection portion covers the ejection surface
- Engagement portion shorter in length than the rail opening
- Fixing portion engages with the fixing opening to secure the head and protection member
- Contact portion on the rail portion for engagement with the engagement portion
Potential Applications: - Printing technology - Industrial manufacturing processes - 3D printing applications
Problems Solved: - Protecting the ejection surface of the liquid ejection head - Easy attachment and detachment of the protection member
Benefits: - Extended lifespan of the liquid ejection head - Simplified maintenance and cleaning process - Improved printing quality and consistency
Commercial Applications: - Printer manufacturing industry - Packaging industry - Textile printing industry
Prior Art: - Similar detachable protection mechanisms for liquid ejection heads may exist, but this specific design with the rail portion and fixing opening may be unique.
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing research on materials for the protection member to enhance durability and performance.
Questions about Liquid Ejection Head Protection Mechanism:
Question 1: How does the engagement portion of the protection member interact with the rail portion of the liquid ejection head? Answer: The engagement portion of the protection member is designed to contact the contact portion on the rail portion, allowing for secure attachment.
Question 2: What are the potential cost implications of implementing this detachable protection member in liquid ejection heads? Answer: The cost implications may vary depending on the materials used for the protection member and the manufacturing process, but the benefits of extended lifespan and improved performance may outweigh the initial investment.
Original Abstract Submitted
a liquid ejection head including a detachable protection member, includes: a rail portion extending along a first direction; a rail opening formed in the rail portion; and a fixing opening fixing the protection member, in which the protection member includes a protection portion covering an ejection surface of the liquid ejection head, an engagement portion that has a shorter length in the first direction than that of the rail opening, and a fixing portion that is engaged with the fixing opening and that fixes the liquid ejection head and the protection member, the rail portion includes a contact portion at one end in the first direction with which the engagement portion is put in contact, and the other end on an opposite side of the one end in the first direction is connected with the rail opening while the liquid ejection head and the protection member are fixed.
